It's official: favorite screenwriter Ryan Quan returns to the TV series "Days of Our Lives", this time as a co-writer of the script together with Jeanne Marie Ford .
As originally reported Melody Eichels from Daytime Confidential , Quan began his career in daytime television, working on the NBC soap opera «Passions» in 1999. Then in 2007, he joined the series' writing staff. «Days of Our Lives» , where he held various positions, including assistant writer, story consultant, and co-writer.
Paula Zwickley , current co-author TV series "Days of Our Lives"« , will move to the position of consultant.
Kuan left the series in 2025 to work as a writer on the series «Main Hospital» , but, according to data TV Insider , will return to Salem again starting in July of this year.
Due to the accelerated filming schedule of the series "« Days of Our Lives »"Although Quan will begin writing the script this summer, his material will not appear on screen until May 2027. Historically, there is a transition period after that, during which the new writing staff wraps up any loose ends before beginning to write their own script.
In an interview with a journalist who writes about soap operas , Michael Fairman for his YouTube channel Michael Fairman Online , Kuan and former head writer TV series "Days of Our Lives"« Ron Carlivati shared their impressions after receiving the 2022 Outstanding Screenwriting Team award.
Carlivati shared, "Once a week I ask, 'Ryan, do you want this job?' and he always says 'no,' but he could do it, and I couldn't do my job without him.".
Kuan is known for his love of the genre, especially to the TV series "Days of Our Lives"« , and acted as "historian" during Ron's tenure, and is credited with helping to accurately portray the history of soap operas, including references, relationships, and anniversaries.
Fan reaction
Fans enthusiastically shared their joy at the news on social media.
Podcast host Days of Our Lives , Ariet, who also leads Soap Dish Salem Style , shared: "I trust him. He knows the show and its history.".
A second user wrote, "I finally have a little hope for Days of Our Lives. This guy is an encyclopedia of the show and truly understands the history of Salem. This is important.".
A third wrote: "Can't wait to see what he shows in Salem.".
New episodes of the series «Days of Our Lives» air weekdays on the Peacock platform.
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